MASS EDUCATION: APPALLING RESULTS? Bee Page 4 eEita Seventieth Year of Editorial Freedom D43at MOSTLY CLOUDY Continuied cold with anow by afternoon. VUL. 5aA., No. 116 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1960 FIVE CENTS '8IX __.._ ti7id7A. i i1 # IM1 SGC Voter Turnout Low; IN PIVOTAL YEAR: Bagwell Views Plans Continue Elec tions Today f4 Eleven Seek Six Seats, On Couneil Class Officers, Board Posts Open In Campus Vote BY JEAN SPENCER A total of 1,850 students-lowest first day turnout in history-cast ballots yesterday in all - campus Student Government Council elec- tions. Previous low was slightly under 2,000 votes, cast on the first day, of last fall's elections. Fair weather yesterday was called, "unusually good," "the best in years" for the spring election. "The turnout was good, but could have been better," SGC Elections Director Dottie Dedo, '61Ed., said. e rp ont Compar es Tuition to Income By THOMAS KABAKER "The in-state student is no worse off today than he was 20 years ago, as far as tuitions go," University Vice-President for Business and Finance Wilbur K. Pierpont said last night. Comparing the percentage increase of disposable personal income and increases in student fees, the two figures have risen by about the same amount, Pierpont noted. Seven persons turned out to hear Pierpont speak at the Political Issues Club on "Another Tuition Raise?" "Out-of-state tuitions have risen quite a bit more," he said, indicating a 300 per cent increase in out --of - state tuitions since',, 1939. In Lansing, Gov. G. Mennen Williams said earlier that govern- ing boards of the state's niversi- ties and colleges are opposed to raising tuition frees because theyF are high enough now. "I agree with them," Williams said. "To raise fees would be a> move in the wrong direction. It -Dairy-Jerome Starr THOUGHTFUL CHOICE-One of the 1,850 University students who voted In the al-campus elections yesterday makes his choice. Bissell Case The following statement is an explanation of the action which the Joint Judiciary Council took against Brereton Bissell in disqualifying him from running for election to the Student Government Council. Mr. Bissell's case was referred to the Joint Judiciary Council by the Credentials and Rules Committee of the Student Govern- ment Council. In this referral the Credentials and Rules Committee alleged that Mr. Bissell had violated certain regulations governing the campaigns of all the candidates seeking election to the Student Government Council. The Committee alleged that Mr. Bissell had printed addi- tional campaign material which directly or indirectly would have aided his candidacy without first clearing this action through the proper authorities; had made additions to his platform state- ment after it had been printed and approved; and had used facilities other than those specified by the Student Government Council in furthering his action. In addition they pointed out that Mr. Bissell had exceeded his campaign expense limitation; however, this was not the major issue for consideration. In each case it was apparent to the Joint Judiciary Council that if Mr. Bissell had in fact taken the above actions he was clearly in violation. The Joint Judiciary Council in determining the eligibility of individuals referred to it in cases involving election rules has three alternatives to consider. 1. They may find that a candidate had not in fact violated the election rules, in which case he would be eligible as a candidate. 2. They may find that the candidate had in fact violated the election rules but not to the extent that it warranted his disqualification. 3. They may find that the candidate had in fact violated the election rules to the degree that it warranted an action to disqualify him.% In light of the evidence presented by the Credentials and Rules Committee and Mr. Bissell's own testimony during the lengthy interview, the Joint Judiciary Council decided that Mr. Bissell had violated the elections rules, was aware that he was doing so when the alleged violations were being committed,' and that his violations were of sufficient degree to disqualify him. 'the Joint Judiciary chose to ignore the fact that Mr. Bissell had exceeded his budget by the amount of thirty-two cents for they felt that this was not sufficient grounds on which to dis- qualify him. The Council, however, was compelled to view seriously the fact that Mr. Bissell had printed certain statements which could be construed as aiding his candidacy, and had used this printed statement as an addition to his platform that was distributed on campus with the statements attached, and had done so without the permission of the authorized body. The case of Mr. Paul Heil was also referred to the Joint Judiciary Council by the Credentials and Rules Committee of the Student Government Council. In the referral the Credentials and Rules Committee alleged that Mr. Heil had violated the regulations governing the election by the use of a gimmick, which was specifically forbidden. The gimmick referred to was the same statement which Mr. Bissell had printed and distrib- Polls Open would be better to provide scholar- Polls will be open until 4:30, ships on national and state levels." when all voting will stop, she High Enough added. The Union polling place Sen. Harold M. Ryan (D- will open at 11 a.m. today. Detroit) said tuition fees are as The elections will fill six SGC high as they can be, and more seats, as well as positions on the boosts will keep some youngsters Boards in Control of Student from attending college. Publications and Intercollegiate He warned that the Senate's Athletics, senior class officer posts, proposed appropriations for Uni- and Union Board of Directors. versity budgets would force an Daniel S. Goldsmith, '63L, is increase in tuition, put a ceiling running for the Law Sch 1 post on enrollments, halt pay raises for on the Union board. John Blood- faculties and lead to other aus- good, '61, William Carmell, '61, terity economies. James F. Hadley, '61, Gayle E.C King, '61E, Robert V. M. Morse, Less Capital Outlay '61E, Richard J. Sideman, '61, Senate Republican caucus leader Richard M. Seifman. '61, and John Frank D. Beadle (St. Clair) said Tuohy, '62, are running for four that if the overall total is in- all-campus positions on the board. creased, it will mean less money Incumbents in Race for capital outlay for the institu- tions. Incumbents nn frac SOCs. Incumbents running for SGC The grants which must now reelection are John Feldkamp, '61, be approved by the House are Roger Seasonwein, '61, M. A. $35,228,953 for the University; Hyder Shah, Grad., and Per Han- $29,471,835 for Michigan State son, '62. University; $15,424,000 for Wayne Also competing for SGC seats State; Ferris Institute, $1,874,000; are Eleanor Cook, '61, Don Cor- Western Michigan University, riere, '61, James Hadley, '61, Paul $4,852,617; Eastern Michigan Uni- !Heil, '63. Bob Molay, '62, Fredves4,83,064,000:tentrihianMici- Riecker,'63,'and ArthurRosen- versity, $3,064,000; Central Michi- baum '62. e Uiehigan $2,814,000; North- Brereton Bissell, '61, was dis- eg hiniga eHoughton qualified Monday night by Joint College of Mmmg and Technology Judiciary Council for violating and the Sault Ste. Marie branch, election rules. $3,124,000. , S ,, s 8 2 r By PHILIP SHERMAN and MICHAEL HARRAH Paul Bagwell acknowledged las night that 1960 is the pivotal yea in his budding political career. In Ann Arbor last night for a speech to the Young Republicans Club, the GOP gubernatorial pos- sibility said he would permanantl3 withdraw from active politics, tak- ing an 'elder statesman's' position if he decides not to run this yea or if he runs and loses his bid. He would not confirm rumor he will seek the governor's nomina- tion, saying only he will announc definite plans in late April. Sen. Carlton H. Morris (R-Kala- mazoo), thus far the only entr in the GOP sweepstakes, canno win though, Bagwell added. Brings Pressure And Morris' entry has broughi "considerable pressure" on him tc also run, Bagwell admitted. Bagwell said that if he runs, he will regard Morris as the chal- lenger with the obligation to criti- cize his program and offer sug- gestions. Bagwell promised "to give rea- sons why I should be nominated," if and when he decides to run. He asserted he has not changed his program since he held "unity" meetings with GOP senators last January. He declined to appraise Demo- cratic gubernatorial hopefuls, Lt. Gov. John B. Swainson and Secre- tary of State James M. Hare. Campaign on Issues Bagwell feels the GOP should campaign on issues, rather than personalities in the November election; it should forget the op- position and offer a positive pro- gram of its own. He said the Republican cam- paign.should be conducted more fully in the Southeastern coun- ties of the state. "After all, here is where half of Michigan's resident voters reside. This should require, then, half of the campaign." Bagwell's previous campaigns have been concentrated largely outstate in "safe" Republican dis- tricts. Acknowledges Split He acknowledged there is a split between his own forces and the delegations from some outstate counties. The rift became ap- parent last weekend in a meeting of county representatives. The issue at stake was the "con- servatism" or "liberalism" of the potential candidates. Bagwell re- emphasized that he objects to these labels, but that the counties in question were firm in advocation of "conservatism." He labeled as "sheer nonsense" charges that he hews too closely to the progarm of Gov. G. Mennen Williams, and that this will hurt party chances in November, if he elects to run. Balance Unnecessary There is no real need for a balanced GOP ticket with one "conservative" and one "liberal," Bagwell added. He stressed, too, that such terms tend to "stratify" political thinking and distort is- sues, A ticket of himself and Sen. Ed- ward Hutchinson (R-Fennville), candidate of the Senate, would not be inconsistent, Bagwell added, though he said he was not en- dorsing anyone for the lieutenant- governorship. Bagwell also supported tuition boosts for state universities, and condemned the NDEA loan oath and affidavit requirements. He is "convinced the majority of students could pay more" to- wards education costs, since tax- payers, most of whom are not edu- cating children, already support a heavy burden. VICE-PRESIDENT PIERPONT ... tuition, scholarshlp~ One of the rules forbids candi- dates to campaign without per- mission or approval of the elec- tions director. Bissell also exceeded his cam- paign allowance. Count night will begin at 7 p.m. tonight in the Union Ball- room. Hold Seminar On UN Today Prof. Edwin C. Hoyt, visiting the University Law School from; Hamilton College, will lead a seminar on 'The United Nations Charter and U.S. Security Pol- icy," at 7:30 p.m. today in the Undergraduate Library. The location of the seminar, formerly scheduled for the Hon- ors Lounge, will be posted near the library entrance. ilberry Objects Wayne State University Presi- dent Clarence B. Hilberry has charged a "significant lag" in the tax support given Wayne State. He based his protest on the per capita rate allowed Wayne, the University and Michigan State University. He said tht total amount al- lotted all three schools amounted to $1,060 per studerrt but Wayne's appropriations was only $725 per student. Pierpont said the point of issue was the relationship between stu- dent fees and appropriations. He noted that senior members of the faculty do not leave because of salaries, but said that low pay was the cause of many younger teachers leaving the profession. Pierpont listed the University's primary needs as 1) salary in- creases for University personnel; 2) new equipment, and 3) a short- age of teachers Income areas. AT GENEVA: rEast-West Talks Open GENEVA (-) - The Russians opened the 10-nation East-West disarmament conference yester- day by tagging the West's plan as impractical. They called for total world dis- armament as expounded by Pre- mier Nikita S. Khrushchev. "I am deeply convinced that the day is not far off when the age-long dream of humanity will come true and the world will live without arms or wars," Khrush- chev said in a message of greet- ing read by his representative, Valerian Zorin. United States A m b a s s a d o r Frederick M. Eaton sounded a! strong call for the three-stage program worked out by the West- ern participants - the United States, Britain, France, Italy and Canada. He urged the conference to take "immediate action to pre- vent an extension of the arms race into outer space." Khrushchev's message to the3 conference in the Palace of Na- tions said the Soviet representa- tives have been instructed "to as- sist in every way in its fruitful work and to strive for the early drafting of an agreement on total and universal disarmament." He expressed hope that otherl participants will "make their+ contributions" to this end. -Daily-Dave Giltrow REPUBLICAN QUESTION--Paul Bagwell, GOP "liberal" who lost the gubernatorial election in 1958, is preparing to officially an- nounce his political plans for 1960. 'A CA DEMIC QUESTION': Kerwin Discusses Religion, Politics By PAT GOLDEN The Catholic clergy gives no instruction to any Catholic voter it would give no instruction to John Kennedy if he were elected,' Prof. Jerome Kerwin of the University of Chicago political science department said yesterday. "Many people feel that a campaign by Kennedy would have clerical interference, but my experience has been that the Catholic clergy tends to lean too far backward to avoid politics." He observed that from the Church one would not even be con- scious that there was a campaign in progress. In his lecture giver under the auspices of the Off ice of Religious Affairs, Prof. Kern ex- amined the popular ideas con- cerning a Catholic candidate for the presidency. He qualified his speech with the comment that the question is purely academic at this point, since the candidates for the 1960 election have not yet been se- lected. There is a surprising amount of indifference among Catholics on this issue, Prof. Kerwin feels. Minor Issue "1-th lrr unIA tni rr i I Cathoncs wouid vote more as' a body if a bitter campaign were raised against their candidate than otherwise," he added. A sur- vey conducted by the Catholic magazine "Jubilee" indicated that the religious issue was a rela- tively minor factor in the political sentiments of its audience. "The issue of birth control, if it ever comes up, will be one small item in a full-scale foreign aid bill," Prof Kerwin said. "Catholics approve highly of foreign aid. Kennedy would not veto a complete foreign aid bill because of one small section, and the president does not have the power of item veto. He must deal with the entire bill only." Notes Difference PROF. kERWIN ...religion and politics INDECENCY. PleadGuilty Of Ofense Hayes Discusses By IRIS BROWN "s tihis project producing fer- ment, or just maintaining the status quo?" was the criterion for evaluating foreign aid that Prof. Samuel Hayes emphasized last night at the first SGC seminar of the campus United Nations Week. At present, the United States grants $3.2 billion yearly in the form of defense supports and military, economic and technical aid to countries asking for assist- ance. The President has request- goods and opportunities for econ- omic investment." "Though we may underesti- mate the importance of humani- tarian reasons, many humanitar- ian groups had strong lobbies in- Prof. Kerwin noted that it is d+Protestant groups, not Catholic F ore A ones, which enact birth control . S . o re legislation in the states. "The last thing Catholics would do, even in a Catholic society, fiuencing the congressional deci- Since this is not a great percent- would be to enact religion into sion on the Point Four Program. age, there must be impetus in the law." "In creating viable economies countries themselves which will Another common misconception in other countries, land, all nat- eventually create self-dependent is that the Catholic Church, if it ural resources, capital, manage- countries. represented a definite majority in ment, and labor-both the quan- "This self-sufficiency," he em- the United States, would squelch tity and skill - must be devel- phasized, "will be dependent upon the liberties of other groups, Prof. oped," he said. 1 people in the country who can Kerwin said. This is being done by helping provide capital, education, and In the first place, there is little to discover natural resources and the technological ideas stemming chance that the Church will be- applying capital to utilize them, from the country's own needs and come a majority within the next providing training for both labor people as solutions to their unique hundred years. Second, the theory and management, giving noney problems." Fis not that of the Church, and in the form of loans and grants, He stated that family loyalties finally, no position has been set and increasing public health pro- and a distaste for hand labor are by the Church because each coun- Eight University students and one professor have pleaded guilty to charges of attempting; to pro- cure an act of gross indecency be- tween males, and will be - sen- tenced March 24. All nine: previously had either stood mute to he charge or plead- ed not guilty. Their attorneys had argued the "gross indecency" charge was unconstitutional and that the men had been "en- trapped" by police officers. But the nine pleaded guilty Saturday following the earlier ruling of Circuit Judge- James R. Breakey, Jr., that the charge was both constitutional and explicit enough to warrant trial of the al- leged homosexuals. moramosz